About me
Hi I am Michelle. I absolutley love being a mum to my little boy, but I have to say that becoming a Mum was such an eye-opening , life altering experience. Even with all my background and experience working with children and families- I was shook.When I became a um in 2017, I went along to different baby groups during my maternity leave , but I struggled to find any that truly felt right for us. I wanted something we both enjoyed , somewhere I left feeling better than when I arrived- but more often than not, I came away feeling a little flat and deflated.
Before having my little boy, I had already ran lots of classes for parents and babies through my work, so my expectations were naturally quite high. I knew how valuable these spaces could be. When I attended local classes I often felt something was missing. I could see there was a real gap for women in their post Natal period and they were just not being offered the type of support and connection that was possible and Mandala Baby was born.
My Qualifications
Before I became a mum ,
I studied psychology at University and gained a Bsc(Hons). I've always been fascinated by human behaviour, especially how children learn and grow. Which led me to a career working with children, young people and families.
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work across a variety of settings- from supporting children with learning difficulties to residential childcare. I narrowed this into within the early years sector,focusing on what support children best during the ages 0-3 developmental stage, including their families and environments. During this time I trained in a wide range of programmes covering everything from antenatal education to intensive parenting support. I've delivered classes in nurseries, charity settings and community organisations, supporting parents and families of all ages and backgrounds.
Since then I've gone on to run Mandala Baby for the past 7 years and it has been an incredible journey of learning and growth. Through this work, I have discovered what truly makes a difference- what mums really need.What babies thrive on and how to create spaces that bring both together. Over the years I've used this knowledge, skill and experience to shape Mandala Baby into something unique, beautiful, supportive environments that nurture mums, while also providing engaging, developmental spaced for their little ones. Alongside this, my yoga training and event work have allowed me to bring elements of relaxation, connection and community, helping mums to leave feeling lighter, uplifted and restored.
Today I bring together my academic background, professional training and lived experience as a mum to create welcoming, supportive spaces where women feel seen, connected and part of a community , while their babies thrive.